Resurrection Monastery Uglich

"The monastery was founded in the 14th century, although in a slightly different place. Later it was moved here, away from the steep bank, and rebuilt in stone. It was built by the same masters who later built the metropolitan courtyard in Rostov, the one we now call the Rostov Kremlin. Many of the architectural solutions are recognizable. Under Catherine II, the monastery became impoverished and fell into disrepair. And in Soviet times it was completely closed and used for economic purposes. Now the monastery has been returned to the church, monastic life is improving..."

Олег Васильевич

"This is one of the oldest city monasteries. It was probably founded in the second half of the 13th century, during the reign of Prince Roman the Saint. The wooden monastery buildings stood closer to the Volga, at the confluence of the now-buried Trinity Stream, which served as the western boundary of the settlement. The monastery suffered from flooding, and in the 17th century, Metropolitan Jonah of Rostov, known for his prolific construction work, decided to rebuild the monastery in stone further inland, commemorating his tonsure at the Resurrection Monastery.

Erected in 1670, the grand complex embodied the concept of a monastery-city. It includes the Resurrection Cathedral with two aisles on the south and north sides, a three-bay belfry with the Church of St. Mary of Egypt, and a refectory with the Church of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God (Hodegetria of Smolensk). A clock tower, which once held a striking clock, rises above the refectory. All the buildings are raised on a high basement and connected by a gallery.

The monastery walls are decorated with inlays from Rostov. They depict mythical animals, double-headed eagles depicting scenes of the capture of the fortress, and horsemen with the inscription "The Pole is coming"—all reminiscent of the turbulent times.

In 1764, the monastery was abolished and converted into a parish church. In the early 19th century, the porch and roof were dismantled and rebuilt, and the cathedral was repainted. By the early 20th century, cracks had appeared in the cathedral's vaults due to subsidence. The situation worsened after the construction of a hydroelectric power station and the filling of Trinity Stream, and the building began to sink into the ground, which softened under the water.

Fragments of 17th-century paintings and 19th-century paintings have been preserved in the interiors. The monastery was transferred to the Russian Orthodox Church in 1999 and now functions as a monastery. The Resurrection Church is undergoing active restoration, and services are held in the bell tower, which can be reached by walking through the gallery."

Ксения Хлыстун

"The monastery grounds are clean and well-maintained, restoration work is underway inside. The territory itself is not very large. Parking in front of the monastery is spontaneous, but there are few people, so there is always space. Opposite there is an old church, which is not reflected on the maps, with an interesting history. Read the history of the church here on Instagram @jenshesta"

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